I support the Lakewood mission statement by creating a supportive, safe, and fun learning environment that allows students to grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively so they can continue to build a foundation for life-long learning.

Educational Philosophy:I believe that students should be provided with a safe, secure, and loving learning environment. In our classroom, students are provided with a variety of experiences that not only help them grow cognitively, but socially and emotionally as well. I believe collaboration, movement, and exploration are essential to learning. It is important to tailor instruction to meet the needs of individual learners, and all students should be appropriately challenged in order to help them grow to their full potential.